The Concussion Management and Awareness
Act went into effect on July 1, 2012 for all public schools and
charter schools. Several items are required for school districts to
be in compliance with the law. Some of the items are specifically spelled
out in the law and others have been recommended by the State Education
Department and Department of Health and approved by the State Board of Regents.

Hamburg
Central School District believes in the importance of effective concussion
prevention and post-concussion management. All coaches, physical education
teachers, and school nurses will complete a concussion prevention certification
biannually entitled "Heads Up! Concussion in Youth Sports", as
per State Education Department guidelines. By educating staff, students,
and parents, we can all help prevent injuries and minimize risks associated
with head traumas. In addition, Hamburg uses a combination of the SCAT3
and BESS concussion tests.

A
concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). A concussion
occurs when normal brain functioning is disrupted by a fall or a bump, blow, or
jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back
and forth. Recovery from a concussion and its symptoms will vary.
Avoiding re-injury and over-exertion until fully recovered are the cornerstones
of proper concussion management. Concussions can impact a student's academic
performance as well as their athletic pursuits.

Please
find links and documents below for more information on what you can do to
protect yourself and your child(ren).